Desire Like a Lion

Asheville (by way of Burlington, VT) singer-songwriter, Matt Townsend, recently made his first music video. Tariq Zeidan, a local filmmaker, directed the moody visual for “Desire Like a Lion.” It was filmed around Asheville — a kind of non-linear walking tour set to Townsend’s thoughtful lyrics and lithe, rhythmic fingerstyle guitar.

The song is from the forthcoming album, Matt Townsend and the Wonder of the World. Contribute to the release of that project through Townsend’ Indiegogo Campaign. Ten-percent of funds raised will be donated to Arts for Life, a nonprofit organization that provides art therapy to those suffering from illness or disabilities.

About Alli Marshall

Alli Marshall is the arts writer and editor at Mountain Xpress. She's lived in Asheville for more than 20 years and loves live music, visual art, fiction and friendly dogs. Alli is the author of the upcoming novel "How to Talk to Rockstars," available from Logosophia Books in May, 2015. Follow me @alli_marshall